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Western Discoverer 20092010

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Starting Price:	$2,499
Tour Length:	14 Days
Countries Visited:	United States

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available


More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:	Usa & Canada 2009
Tour Category:	Discovery
Tour Operator:	Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code:	TT-DWED-2009

Cities Visited:
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Juan Bautista, San Francisco, Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, Las Vegas, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Scottsdale, San Diego

Get a first-hand look at the contrasts of California''s cities and national parks, the unique desert landscapes of Arizona and Utah, and the lights of Las Vegas.

Sightseeing Highlights

San Diego Enjoy an orientation tour including Old Town, Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park.
Montezuma Castle View this unique complex of ancient Indian cliff dwellings.
Sedona Enjoy the scenic Red Rock Country landscape and Oak Creek Canyon.
Grand Canyon Marvel at the sights from the South Rim.
Lake Powell Stay on the shores of this mystical lake.
Bryce Canyon Explore the pink and orange "hoodoos".
Zion National Park See the massive rock formations and explore the canyon.
Las Vegas Spend two nights in the entertainment capital of the world.
Yosemite National Park See Half Dome, El Capitan and spectacular waterfalls.
San Francisco Sightseeing tour of the city''s main highlights.
Napa/Sonoma Valleys Tour a local winery and sample some local vintages.
San Juan Bautista Visit this historic Spanish mission.
Monterey Drive along 17 Mile Drive and visit seaside Carmel.
San Simeon Tour the lavish Hearst Castle.
Santa Barbara Visit this Mediterranean resort.
Los Angeles Take an orientation tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Los Angeles
13 full breakfasts
2 three-course dinners in hotels
2 specialty dinners at local restaurants in San Diego and San Francisco
Farewell Dinner with wine in Santa Barbara

18 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Los Angeles International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Los Angeles and on Day 14 from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Los Angeles.
Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
Stay in two-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers are included on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.

Day 1 - Arrive Los Angeles Welcome to Los Angeles! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. (Welcome Reception)

Hotel: Renaissance Montura

Day 2 - Los Angeles - San Diego This morning, we leave Los Angeles and travel south to reach the coastal city of San Diego. On arrival, our sightseeing tour includes Old Town, the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Day 3 - San Diego – Scottsdale Today''s journey takes us east as we travel through the changing desert into Arizona and the cactus-dotted landscape of the foreboding Sonoran Desert. We arrive this afternoon in Scottsdale, a popular desert playground. The balance of the day and evening is at leisure. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale

Day 4 - Scottsdale – Sedona – Grand Canyon National Park After breakfast we stop to visit the cliff dwellings of Montezuma Castle before arriving in Red Rock Country and the artists'' town of Sedona. From here our journey continues as we climb through Oak Creek Canyon and arrive at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon where we spend the night inside the park. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: National Park Lodges

Day 5 - Grand Canyon - Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park Take in the ever changing views of the Grand Canyon as we travel the scenic South Rim into the Navajo Indian Reservation. As we travel into Utah, we see the white shoreline of Lake Powell before reaching the pink and orange spires- called "hoodoos" at Bryce Canyon National Park. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Ruby''s Inn

Day 6 - Bryce Canyon - Zion National Park - Las Vegas (2 nights) Traveling through the incredible scenery of Southern Utah, crossing Red Canyons and the Checkerboard Mesa, we arrive in the lush valley of Zion National Park. Explore this dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. From here, we travel into Nevada to the neon oasis of Las Vegas. We spend two nights in this man-made wonder, home to world-class casinos, top-rated shows and trendy gourmet restaurants. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Las Vegas Hilton (2 nights)

Day 7 - Las Vegas at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure in this exciting city. Maybe relax by the pool, play golf or head to the exclusive shops at the many malls. (Full Breakfast)

Day 8 - Las Vegas - Mammoth Lakes Today''s drive takes us through the Mojave Desert and into the eastern slopes of California''s Sierra Nevada. We arrive in Mammoth Lakes, a popular ski resort. Your evening is at leisure. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Holiday Inn & Suites

Day 9 - Mammoth Lakes - Yosemite National Park This morning, we drive over the scenic Tioga Pass (weather permitting) into beautiful Yosemite National Park. Here we will see some of the park''s most famous sights such as El Capitan, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. Later we make our way to our hotel. Dinner is served at our hotel tonight. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge

Day 10 - Yosemite – Napa/Sonoma – San Francisco (2) Heading down the slopes of the Sierra Nevada we head for the bucolic landscape of the famous Napa and Sonoma Valleys, home to world renowned wineries. Enjoy the drive along the spectacular Carneros Highway, including a stop at a winery for a guided visit and tasting. We arrive in San Francisco later this afternoon. This evening, join us for dinner at a popular restaurant on Fisherman''s Wharf. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf (2 nights)

Day 11 - San Francisco sightseeing & at leisure This morning we explore the main highlights of San Francisco, including Golden Gate Park, Telegraph Hill, North Beach and Fisherman''s Wharf. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore on your own.(Full Breakfast)

Day 12 - San Francisco – Carmel – Monterey After breakfast, we venture south and visit the historic Mission San Juan Bautista. From here we make our way to Carmel, a retreat frequented by celebrities, writers and artists. Next we travel the stunning coastline of 17 Mile Drive, home to the Lone Cypress and the Pebble Beach Golf Course. In the afternoon, we arrive at the seaside township of Monterey for the night. This evening is at leisure in Monterey. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Portola Plaza Hotel

Day 13 - Monterey – Hearst Castle – Santa Barbara We drive south through California''s coastal mountains, as we make our way to San Simeon. Here we tour the decadent Hearst Castle and its amazing treasures before continuing south to Santa Barbara, a beautiful Spanish-style resort on the shores of the Pacific. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at the hotel. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Hotel Mar Monte

Day 14 - Santa Barbara – Depart Los Angeles Enjoy an orientation tour of Santa Barbara before heading south to Hollywood. Spot the Hollywood Sign, view the famous Grauman''s Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Drive along Sunset Boulevard to Beverly Hills. A complimentary transfer is provided to Los Angeles International Airport and the Trafalgar Airport hotel in Los Angeles for passengers extending their stay.(Full Breakfast)

Please do not schedule flights before 5.00pm

Please note: Weather conditions may cause the Tioga Pass to be closed to traffic (typically mid Oct-end of May). In this case, we overnight on Day 8 in Fresno, at the Four Points by Sheraton Fresno

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Includes round-trip air from Los Angeles via Qantas. $120 per couple savings is based on double occupancy for the May 5, 2010 departure only of the Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 2010 tour. No deviations will be permitted at this discounted rate. All bookings must be booked and deposited by April 15, 2010 to qualify for this discount. Subject to availability. Includes all fuel surcharges and carrier-imposed fees, but fare does not include up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees, $3-$18 PFCs, and air taxes of up to $186 per person. Air portion of the itinerary is non-commissionable. Tickets are non-refundable once ticketed. Not valid for groups. Additional restrictions may apply.CST#2077132-20 Trafalgar Great Ways to Save Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money. Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries. There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. 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Share a Room and Save!* When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
7/10/2010 - 7/23/2010	$2,550
8/7/2010 - 8/20/2010	$2,550
10/2/2010 - 10/15/2010	$2,550
12/11/2010 - 12/24/2010	$2,450

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
San Juan Bautista
San Francisco
Yosemite National Park
Mamothh Lakes
Las Vegas
Bryce Canyon
Grand Canyon
Scottsdale
San Diego

† Please note: Weather conditions may cause the Tioga Pass to be closed to traffic (typically mid Oct-end of May). In this case, we overnight on Day 8 in Fresno, at the Four Points by Sheraton Fresno
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
** All prices are per person, twin share
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

Traveling to Italy - Upgrade to Business Class from only $249!* - Learn How

FROM TO BUSINESS CLASS FARE

(plus taxes of approx. $80)

New York (JFK & EWR) Rome $2088

Boston (BOS) Rome $2328

Florida (MIA & ORD) Rome $2524

Los Angeles (LAX) Rome $2927

HURRY! Offer ends March 30, 2010.

- Terms and Conditions: *Business Class upgrade is valid on new 2010 bookings only when booked and paid in full 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 06/02/10 (06/05/10 for LAX) – 09/05/10. Upgrade starts at $249 per person each direction. Valid for one way or round trip travel. Valid on Alitalia flights (600 – 699) from JFK, EWR, BOS, ORD, MIA and LAX to FCO only. Taxes of approximately $80 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details and conditions. Sample Alitalia Business Class Special Fares are subject to change and will be quoted and confirmed at time of booking. Promotion code is 10ITALYBC. Commission paid on air portion is 0%; land portion is paid at applicable agency commission level. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability, not valid on groups and may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/businessclass for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability. **Prices are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Call for airfare. CST#2077132-20

Save $300 per couple on Air Inclusive Europe Vacations

Terms and Conditions: *Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) valid on new 2010 Europe air-inclusive bookings when full payment is made 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 04/01/10 – 10/24/10. Valid on select airlines and gateways only. Promotion code is 10EBAIR150. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/europesale for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability.

Book the May 15th departure of Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand & Save up to $1,200 per couple.

18 days from $5824* NOW $5224* per person air-inclusive

Travel Value Includes:

- Round-trip international airfare on Qantas

- All intra-tour air flights

- Round-trip airport transfers

- Sightseeing, special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary

- Meals and dining, including a Be My Guest exclusive as indicated in the itinerary

- Trafalgar’s First Class Travel Highlights

Terms and Conditions: *The above rate is per person, double occupancy and is based on travel on May 5, 2010. Includes round-trip air from Los Angeles via Qantas. $120 per couple savings is based on double occupancy for the May 5, 2010 departure only of the Contrasts of Australia & New Zealand 2010 tour. No deviations will be permitted at this discounted rate. All bookings must be booked and deposited by April 15, 2010 to qualify for this discount. Subject to availability. Includes all fuel surcharges and carrier-imposed fees, but fare does not include up to $10 in September 11th Security Fees, $3-$18 PFCs, and air taxes of up to $186 per person. Air portion of the itinerary is non-commissionable. Tickets are non-refundable once ticketed. Not valid for groups. Additional restrictions may apply.CST#2077132-20

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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